Korean word

첫데이트

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheottteiteu

Meaning

  • nounfirst date

Example

그녀와 첫데이트를 준비하고 있어.keu nyeo wa cheot tte i teu reul chun bi ha go i sseo

I'm getting ready for my first date with her.

Illustration for 첫데이트 (first date)

More examples

첫데이트 장소로 카페를 골랐어.cheot tte i teu chang so ro ka pe reul kol la sseo

I picked a cafe as the place for my first date.

Core concept

A first meeting or outing where romance may develop.

Common phrases

  • 첫데이트 약속cheot tte i teu yak ssok

    first-date arrangement

  • 첫데이트 장소cheot tte i teu chang so

    first-date location

  • 첫데이트 준비cheot tte i teu chun bi

    first-date preparation

Similar words

데이트teiteu: An arranged meeting or outing for people in a romantic relationship or with romantic interest.
소개팅sogaeting: A brief introductory meeting with a potential partner set up by another person.
약속yakssok: A scheduled meeting or other plan that people have agreed on in advance.

Definition in Korean

처음으로 연인 관계로 이어질 가능성이 있는 첫 만남이나 외출을 이르는 명사.cheo eu meu ro yeo nin kwan gye ro i eo jil kka neung seong i in neun cheot man na mi na oe chu reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from cheot, the Korean word for first, and date, an English loanword used for a romantic meeting.

Usage tips

  • This word is more romance-focused than the broad English word date, so it is not the usual choice for an ordinary plan with a friend.

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